Documentation of Public Hearing

Project Location El Paso County

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) CSJ 0374-02-097

Project Limits From Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza)

Hearing Location R.E.L. Washington Elementary School Gymnasium 3505 Lee Trevino Dr., El Paso, TX 79936

Hearing Date and Time August 2, 2018; Open House: 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.; Formal Presentation: 6:00 p.m.

Translation Services Spanish

Presenters Bob Bielek, P.E., District Engineer, TxDOT El Paso District Jose Reyes, P.E., Project Manager, Dannenbaum Engineering Manny Hernandez, Right-of-Way Agent, TxDOT El Paso District Lena Camarillo, Environmental Task Lead, Poznecki-Camarillo, Inc.

Elected Officials in Attendance None

Total Number of Attendees (approx.) 71 (excluding project team members)

Total Number of Commenters 16

Contents

A. Comment/response matrix B. Public hearing officer certification C. Notices D. Sign-in sheets E. Transcript F. Comments received G. Figures

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APPENDIX A COMMENT/RESPONSE MATRIX

COMMENT RESPONSE MATRIX US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road) CSJ: 0374-02-097 Public Hearing, August 2, 2018

Commenter Date Commenter # Source Comment Topic Comment Response Name Received 1. Michael 8/14/2018 Email Could TxDOT share with Chairman The proposed project is not Breitinger Pickett the location of 25 anticipated to result in the residential and 5 businesses that number of displacements could be potentially described by the commenter, but involved/affected by the Phase II rather may result in the Montana Project. I would displacement of 4 single-family appreciate [any] housing units, up to 23 business information/map/photo that establishments, and various other maybe responsive. outbuildings, parking areas, etc. The four potential residential displacements are anticipated on the north side of US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) at the Desert Oasis Park. The potential business displacements would occur on both sides of US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Tierra Este Road to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road).

Information on the proposed project is available online at https://www.txdot.gov/inside- txdot/get- involved/about/hearings- meetings/el-paso/080218.html. In addition, project plans and environmental documents for the

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Commenter Date Commenter # Source Comment Topic Comment Response Name Received project are available for viewing at the TxDOT El Paso District Office located at 13301 Gateway Boulevard West, El Paso, Texas 79929-5410. 2. Ismael Cepeda 8/2/2018 Comment Great project! Thanks for all the Your support for the proposed Form hard work! project has been noted in the project record. 3. Victor M. Corral 8/2/2018 Comment My name is Victor M. Corral. I am Comment noted. A traffic noise Form 100% disable[d] combat veteran analysis was conducted for the of the US Army. My House is on proposed project, which analyzed . When I existing and projected noise bought my house in [October] conditions at representative 2008 there was hardly any traffic receivers along the US 62/180 on Montana. Now [it] is 2018, ten (Montana Avenue) corridor. The years later [and] the traffic [noise] results of this noise analysis is too much and unbearable for showed that there would be noise me because I suffer from impacts to various receivers along Traumatic Brain Injury [due] to an the corridor; however, based on IED explosion in Iraq 2006. There the analysis, there would not be a is a barrier in place but [it] doesn’t noise impact to the representative help at all. This issue is affecting receiver (residence) located three drastically my quality of life and houses away from your property. with more traffic [it] is going to get Noise abatement measures were [worse]. considered along the US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) corridor within the project limits but were determined that they would not be feasible or reasonable based on TxDOT guidelines.

Regarding the existing noise barrier in front of your subdivision, it should be noted that noise

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Commenter Date Commenter # Source Comment Topic Comment Response Name Received barriers can only reduce noise and cannot completely eliminate noise. 4. James Cox 8/7/2018 Email Thanks for doing this project as it The number of southbound lanes is long overdue. My concern is on Global Reach Drive would whether you will still maintain the remain the same during same number of southbound construction of Phase 1 of the lanes on Global Reach until phase proposed project. 2 of the project is complete? If you try to reduce the number of Your support for the proposed southbound lanes on Global project has been noted in the Reach where it intersects with US project record. 62/180 I think it will be disastrous and create a huge backlog of traffic. Once you complete phase two it should be fine but I worry about the time between phases 1 and 2, especially if you do not get funding for Phase 2 immediately.

Thanks again and keep up the good work! 5. Elisa Garcia 7/23/2018 Email [Comments to the Draft EA] Comment noted. (Ft. Bliss) Read stormwater sections on 23 July 2018 and have no comments. 6. Adam W. 8/2/2018 Comment My concern is how much land is The proposed project is Gonzales Form 50 [feet] going to affect my anticipated to require 45 feet of buildings. If someone can call me proposed right-of-way (ROW) or email me with a more specific within your properties (located on details, I would greatly appreciate the north side of US 62/180 it. (Montana Avenue) and the existing building is anticipated to

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Commenter Date Commenter # Source Comment Topic Comment Response Name Received be affected. All ROW acquisitions will follow the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Properties Acquisition Act of 1970, as amended in 1987. 7. Daniel Gonzales 8/2/2018 Verbal [Indiscernible] my name is Daniel Comment noted. Your opposition Testimony Gonzalez. I understand El Paso’s to the width of the landscaped at Hearing growing, but you have – this is area has been noted in the project another I-10. I mean, why so record. The purpose of the much landscaping space? To proposed landscaping elements is maintain it and how many to create a visually and businesses are guys are going to aesthetically pleasing experience pull out? I honestly think those for the traveler and adjacent landscaping spaces is just too landowners. Extensive much. coordination with the City of El Paso regarding the proposed I have a business, so technically landscaping was conducted as when I open my door it’s going to part of project design. [indiscernible] the freeway. I honestly think that it’s too much The proposed project would landscaping spaces. It’s just require approximately 141 acres dramatically too big in the of additional ROW, which could nighttime. I mean, you haven’t result in up to 4 potential finished the west side. I don’t residential displacements and 23 know how – how would it – how potential business displacements. long is it going to take for you guys to finish? The proposed ROW is needed for additional travel lanes, And that’s the only concern that I interchange improvements, and have. And also, we were told it retention basins. The existing was 20 feet. From 20 feet to 50 ROW would be expanded by feet. I mean, what is it? 20 or 50 approximately 200 feet from feet? It’s going to go in. Because Global Reach Drive to SL 375,

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Commenter Date Commenter # Source Comment Topic Comment Response Name Received every time we come to these and by approximately 50 feet from meetings, they’re different every SL 375 to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza single time. That’s the only Road). concern I have. 8. Judy Gutierrez 8/2/2018 Comment Really cool project – long overdue. Your support for the proposed Form project has been noted in the But – please have ample detours project record. to mitigate traffic! During construction, three lanes in each direction on US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) would remain open, with the exception of some nighttime closures that would be required for safety purposes when setting beams on bridges. During these nighttime closures, appropriate detours would be provided. 9. John Kipp 8/10/2018 Email [Comments to the Draft EA] The Environmental Assessment (Ft. Bliss) (EA) was revised to state that Page 7, lines 111 ‐ 112. Fort Bliss ROW would be "obtained" from is not "donating" 98 acres for this Fort Bliss and that undeveloped as far as I know. Please ask land north of US 62/180 Angelica how TXDOT is acquiring (Montana Avenue) west of SL 375 this acreage from Army. Is it by is “owned by” Fort Bliss. easement or ROW. If Army is out‐ granting the parcel at no cost, it The archaeology section of the can say that but using the word Draft EA was reviewed and donate is inappropriate. approved by Fort Bliss' cultural resources subject matter expert; Page 16, line 370. "associated therefore, the referenced with Fort Bliss Property..." What statement was determined to be does this mean exactly? If Fort accurate. Bliss owns the property

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Commenter Date Commenter # Source Comment Topic Comment Response Name Received being referenced then it needs to say that.

Page 20, line 520. Same comment.

Page 23, lines 646‐649. Just confirm that this is an accurate statement. 10. Jaime Ramirez 7/26/2018 Email We have received the DRAFT Information on the proposed ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT for project is available online at US 62/180 (Montana Avenue). We https://www.txdot.gov/inside- will not be able to attend the August txdot/get- 2, 2018 public hearing on the involved/about/hearings- proposed project. Please direct me to where I can review the proposed meetings/el-paso/080218.html. project online. We own 2.92 acres on In addition, project plans and Montana Avenue between Lee environmental documents for the Trevino and East Glenn and have project are available for viewing at improved this property with an adult the TxDOT El Paso District Office day care center and a bakery. located at 13301 Gateway Boulevard West, El Paso, Texas 79929-5410. 11. Robert Sanchez 8/2/2018 Verbal Okay. My concern is from 375 to Comment noted. Speeding or Testimony Tierra Este, on this side of other traffic violations are at Hearing Montana, there’s a lot of eateries, considered outside of the scope Taco Bell, Burger King, and you of the proposed project and have trucks and you’ve got them should be addressed with local going about 80 miles an hour. law enforcement. One of them blows a tire or something like that, he’s going to Regarding “foot traffic”, the blow at one of those restaurants, proposed project would include a there’s going to be a lot of people 12-foot shared-use path on the hurt. What are you going to do outside of the westbound frontage about the foot traffic that traffic? road; the eastbound direction

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Commenter Date Commenter # Source Comment Topic Comment Response Name Received There’s a lot of foot traffic. would include a 5-foot bike lane There’s a Chevron and on the outside of the frontage [indiscernible]. road; as well as a 5-foot sidewalk separated from the frontage road And that’s my concern and what by a 23-foot buffer area. From SL I’d like to [indiscernible]. Thank 375 to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza you. Thanks for doing all this. Road), bicycle and pedestrian That and that’s it. accommodations would include 5- foot bicycle lanes and 5-foot sidewalks along the outside frontage road lanes in both directions. 12. Marty Shaeffer 8/2/2018 Verbal My name is Marty Shaeffer. And Comment noted. The proposed Testimony other than the time in the military, project limits are on US 62/180 at Hearing being close to 70 years, and – I (Montana Avenue) from Global can tell you that for the most part, Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. I’ve seen so many things done to Zaragoza Road), which were Montana Avenue, I don’t know if chosen as end points or “logical it’s Monday or Friday. termini” for the project because they are major traffic generation I have several concerns. Number points, as shown in the Traffic one, what is TxDOT going to do Study Update Report that was when the City of El Paso prepared for the project. incorporates all the way out as far as the county line and starts The rock trucks that you are dumping residential traffic on to referring to are not considered Montana? As you know, right nor part of the proposed project. Rich Beem is the only street going Issues with these trucks should into a closed residential area, and be addressed with the contractor every morning all those people contractor(s) and/or local law come out on to Montana Avenue. enforcement.

Secondly, I’d like to know, why is it we’re doing the same engineering

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Commenter Date Commenter # Source Comment Topic Comment Response Name Received and making the same old mistakes? Why don’t you people make it all the way to the county line? Quit messing around with bits and pieces. Just go to the county line. Because you know the city is going to be here. Sooner or later you’re going to have to come back, dig up the lights, dig up the plumbing, and start all over again. So why not just go all the way to the city – to the county line and be done with it?

And my last concern is, what are you guys going to do about these rock trucks running up and down Montana blocking two and three lanes at a time, like they do every morning in front of Walmart – you’ll find them at Justice at the red light, three rock trucks wide, full of rocks. And you know they’re not going anyplace. 13. Sue Sitton 7/25/2018 Email [Comments to the Draft EA] Added verbiage on appropriate (Ft. Bliss) handling of inadvertent Looked at cultural section. TXDOT discoveries per NAGPRA in conducted the survey and consulted Sections 5.8.1 and 8 in the EA. with SHPO. No sites on Fort Bliss along their proposed ROW were determined eligible. Only thing missing in the cultural section is the how Inadvertent Discoveries will be

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Commenter Date Commenter # Source Comment Topic Comment Response Name Received handled (esp. possible NAGPRA remains). Otherwise, we concur. 14. Samantha Stiles 7/23/2018 Email Congressman O’Rourke regrets he Comment noted. is unable to accept the kind invitation to attend the Texas Department of Transportation Public Hearing on the 2nd of August, due to travel commitments. He appreciates the invitation and extends his regrets. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance as we look forward to hearing about future events. 15. Isaac Trejo 8/10/2018 Email [Comments to the Draft EA] Comment noted. (Ft. Bliss) No PSTs in this proposed area. 16. [Unnamed] 8/10/2018 Email The Director of Public Works Comment noted. In response to (Ft. Bliss) Environmental Division (DPW-ED) this comment and to reduce the is the proponent for noxious likelihood of the spread of African weeds and invasive species rue, TxDOT has committed to management on Fort Bliss and is spray areas within the existing required by AR 200-1 to conduct and proposed ROW, as mission activities in a manner that appropriate, with pesticides; each precludes the introduction or treatment is anticipated to last spread of invasive species. This approximately four to five project will knowingly introduce years. Additional verbiage and a the invasive non-native African rue map showing the existing African into areas on Fort Bliss currently rue populations along US 62/180 free of invasive plants. Once (Montana Avenue) were added to African rue is established at the the EA, as well as proposed proposed retention ponds, it will mitigation measures. be near impossible to eradicate due to the large uncontrolled seed

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Commenter Date Commenter # Source Comment Topic Comment Response Name Received source along the Montana Ave. Regarding the western burrowing Constant and costly control owl, Best Management Practices measures to include an increase (BMPs) already included in the in pesticides would need to be project and discussed in the EA implemented to keep the African include conducting daytime rue from spreading to other areas surveys prior to construction. The on Fort Bliss. contractors would not disturb, destroy, or remove active nests, Non-concur (CX-Log) with the including ground-nesting birds, design to create storm water during the nesting season. If retention ponds on Fort Bliss active migratory bird nests are property. The pipeline and land discovered on a project site, the north of Montana Avenue is contractor would immediately stop heavily infested with the African work within 50 feet of the nest(s) rue. African rue is an aggressive, or bird(s) and notify TxDOT. If toxic, and highly invasive non- needed, TxDOT would determine native plant that outcompetes how long the nest(s) would need native vegetation. Its seeds and to be avoided, or if a permit to root fragments are readily remove or relocate the nest is an transported by running water and option. motor vehicles. The Montana Ave expansion project design will drain rain runoff carrying African rue seeds from infested areas along Montana Ave to the proposed retention ponds on Fort Bliss. The retention ponds and channels to the ponds will become infested with African rue. Maintenance of the channel and retention ponds will spread the African rue farther.

The EA does not discuss the African rue infestation along

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Commenter Date Commenter # Source Comment Topic Comment Response Name Received Montana Ave, or how TXDOT will ensure African rue does not spread to the proposed Fort Bliss retention ponds. What has TXDOT done to manage or eradicate African rue in the project area? The TXDOT documents referenced in the EA describing their invasive species management are generic BMPs. They do not address how, or if, TXDOT will implement an effective control and management plan for African rue as part of the action. The EA needs to provide a map showing the current distribution of African rue in and an around the project. It needs to explain how TXDOT will prevent further spread of African rue during and after construction.

Much of the African rue is associated with the water pipeline and the utility easement. The African rue populations need to be controlled and eradicated along the new pipeline for any eradication program to be effective along Montana Ave. There needs to be a commitment in the DOPA that states TXDOT will control and eradicate all the African rue and ensure that it does not spread to the retention

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Commenter Date Commenter # Source Comment Topic Comment Response Name Received ponds proposed to be located on Fort Bliss. How they will do this needs to be explained in the DOPA.

Line 951: Western Burrowing Owls. Need to elaborate on how the burrows and other nesting sites will be identified and protected during the breading season from Feb 15 to Sep 15. This species uses burrows in mesquite dunes for nesting sites. The MTBA section only discusses nests in trees and other structures. Active burrows can be missed easily by construction crews. Need to explain what specific measures will be taken to avoid taking young owls in the burrows.

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APPENDIX B PUBLIC HEARING OFFICER CERTIFICATION Public Hearing Certification

Project Name: US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) County Name: El Paso Control Section Job Numbers (CSJ): 0374-02-097 Project Limits From: Global Reach Drive Project Limits To: FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road)

I certify that the following statements are true and apply to the project identified above.

A. A public hearing was held on August 2, 2018 at R.E.L. Washington Elem. School in El Paso , Texas.

B. The economic and social effects of the project location and design and its impacts on the environment have been considered.

C. In determining economic, social, and environmental effects, the statutory provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have been considered.

D. The project consistency with the goals and objectives of urban planning, as dictated by the community has been considered.

E. Requirements of Texas Administrative Code, Title 43, Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter E, Section 2.107 have been met.

Select if assigned under NEPA Assignment MOU.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

Digitally signed by Robert Bielek, D.P.A., P.E. DN: cn=Robert Bielek, D.P.A., P.E., o=Texas Department of Transportation, ou=El Paso District, [email protected], c=US Robert Bielek, D.P.A., P.E. Date: 2018.08.20 14:38:39 -06'00' 8/20/2018 TxDOT Representative Name Date

Form Version 3 TxDOT Environmental Affairs Division 760.01 FRM Effective Date: July 2018 Page 1 of 1

APPENDIX C NOTICES

Appendix C Newspaper Ads

Appendix C Elected Officials Letters

13301 GATEWAY BLVD. WEST | EL PASO, TEXAS 79928-5410 | (915) 790-4200 | WWW.TXDOT.GOV

July 16, 2018

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Roadway: US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) Limits: From Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road) CSJ: 0374-02-097 County: El Paso RE: US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) Project Dear : As part of our public involvement process for the development of the US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) project, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be holding a Public Hearing. The purpose of this hearing is to present the planned transportation improvements to the public and gather input on the proposed project. Below is a brief overview of the project.

The proposed improvements would widen US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) to consist of three controlled-access main lanes in each direction, three frontage road lanes in each direction from Global Reach Drive to Loop 375, and two frontage road lanes in each direction from Loop 375 to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road). The project would also include the construction of a shared-use path, bike lane, sidewalks, and landscaping. Two direct connector ramps would be constructed at US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) and Global Reach Drive, and four direct connector ramps would be constructed at the US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) and Loop 375. The proposed project would be phased. The proposed project would potentially acquire approximately 141 acres of right-of-way (ROW). Approximately 4 single-family homes, up to 23 businesses, and various other outbuildings and parking areas could potentially be displaced, depending on final design.

We invite you (or a representative from your office) to attend this public hearing, which will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at R.E.L. Washington Elementary School’s Gymnasium, located at 3505 Lee Trevino Dr., El Paso, TX 79936. The open house portion of the hearing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the formal presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. The enclosed Public Hearing Notices will be published in the El Paso Times and in El Diario de El Paso on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 to notify the public, and will also be mailed to the project’s adjacent property owners. Copies of the notices are enclosed so you will have the same information as your constituents. Please let us know if any other officials should be contacted about this project.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Godwin Ubanyionwu, P.E., TxDOT Project Manager at (915) 790-4359, or via email to [email protected]. Sincerely,

Robert Bielek, DPA, P.E. District Engineer Enclosure OUR GOALS MAINTAIN A SAFE SYSTEM ▪ ADDRESS CONGESTION ▪ CONNECT TEXAS COMMUNITIES ▪ BEST IN CLASS STATE AGENCY An Equal Opportunity Employer GREETING SALUTATION FIRST NAME LAST NAME TITLE TITLE 2 ORGANIZATION The Honorable Mayor Dee Margo Mayor City of El Paso The Honorable Representative Peter Svarzbein City Representative District 1 City of El Paso The Honorable Representative Alexsandra Annello City Representative District 2 City of El Paso The Honorable Representative Cassandra H. Hernandez City Representative District 3 City of El Paso The Honorable Representative Sam Morgan City Representative District 4 City of El Paso The Honorable Representative Michiel Noe City Representative District 5 City of El Paso The Honorable Representative Claudia Ordaz-Perez City Representative District 6 City of El Paso The Honorable Representative Henry Rivera City Representative District 7 City of El Paso The Honorable Representative Cissy Lizarraga City Representative District 8 City of El Paso The Honorable Mayor Charles Gonzalez Mayor Town of Clint The Honorable Alderman Esteban Olivas Alderman Town of Clint The Honorable Alderwoman Patsy Franco Alderwoman Town of Clint The Honorable Alderwoman Natasha Hernandez Alderwoman Town of Clint The Honorable Alderwoman Sandra Hernandez Alderwoman/Mayor Pro Tem Town of Clint The Honorable Alderman Frank Montes Alderman Town of Clint The Honorable Mayor Elia Garcia Mayor City of Socorro The Honorable Representative Rene Rodriguez City Representative At Large City of Socorro The Honorable Representative Cesar Nevarez City Representative District 1 City of Socorro The Honorable Representative Ralph Duran City Representative District 2 City of Socorro The Honorable Representative Victor Perez City Representative District 3 City of Socorro The Honorable Representative Yvonne Colon-Villalobos City Representative District 4 City of Socorro The Honorable Mayor Antonio Araujo Mayor City of San Elizario The Honorable Alderwoman Leticia Hurtado-Miranda Alderwoman Place 1 City of San Elizario The Honorable Alderman David Cantu Alderman Place 2 City of San Elizario The Honorable Alderman Miguel Najera, Jr. Alderman Place 3 City of San Elizario The Honorable Alderwoman Maria Covernali Alderwoman Place 4 City of San Elizario The Honorable Alderman George Almanzar Alderman Place 5 City of San Elizario The Honorable Mayor Ruben Mendoza Mayor Town of Horizon City The Honorable Representative Walter Miller City Representative Place 1 Town of Horizon City The Honorable Representative Jerry Garcia City Representative Place 2 Town of Horizon City The Honorable Representative Charlie Ortega City Representative Place 3 Town of Horizon City The Honorable Representative Andres Renteria City Representative Place 4 Town of Horizon City The Honorable Representative Johnny Duran City Representative Place 5 Town of Horizon City The Honorable Representative Rafael Padilla City Representative Place 6 Town of Horizon City The Honorable Representative Samantha Corral City Representative Place 7 Town of Horizon City The Honorable Commissioner Carlos Leon County Commissioner Precinct No.1 El Paso County The Honorable Commissioner David Stout County Commissioner Precinct No.2 El Paso County The Honorable Commissioner Vincent Perez County Commissioner Precinct No.3 El Paso County The Honorable Commissioner Andrew Haggerty County Commissioner Precinct No.4 El Paso County The Honorable Judge Ruben John Vogt County Judge El Paso County The Honorable Governor Carlos Hisa Governor Ysleta del Sur Pueblo The Honorable Lt. Governor Brandon Lee Hernandez Lt. Governor Ysleta del Sur Pueblo The Honorable Cacique Jose Sierra Cacique Ysleta del Sur Pueblo The Honorable Representative Mary Gonzalez Representative District 75 Texas House of Representatives The Honorable Representative César Blanco Representative District 76 Texas House of Representatives The Honorable Representative Evelina "Lina" Ortega Representative District 77 Texas House of Representatives The Honorable Representative Joe Moody Representative District 78 Texas House of Representatives The Honorable Representative Joe C. Pickett Representative District 79 Texas House of Representatives The Honorable Senator Jose Rodriguez Senator District 29 Texas State Senate The Honorable Congressman Will Hurd Congressman District 23 United States House of Representatives The Honorable Congressman Will Hurd Congressman District 23 United States House of Representatives The Honorable Congressman Beto O'Rourke Congressman District 16 United States House of Representatives The Honorable Congressman Beto O'Rourke Congressman District 16 United States House of Representatives The Honorable Senator John Cornyn Senator United States Senate The Honorable Senator John Cornyn Senator United States Senate The Honorable Senator Ted Cruz Senator United States Senate The Honorable Senator Ted Cruz Senator United States Senate The Honorable Mayor Martin Lerma Mayor Town of Anthony The Honorable Mayor Manuel Leos Mayor Village of Vinton The Honorable Mayor Javier Perea Mayor City of Sunland Park The Honorable Mayor Diana Trujillo Mayor City of Anthony

GREETING SALUTATION FIRST NAME LAST NAME TITLE TITLE 2 ORGANIZATION Ms. Norma Palacios Public Works Interm Director El Paso County Mr. Sal Alonzo Engineering El Paso County Dr. Xavier De La Torre Superintendent Ysleta Independent School District Dr. Jose Espinoza Superintendent Socorro Independent School District Mr. Jay Banasiak Director Sun Metro

The previous notification letter was sent to elected and public officials on this mailing list. Appendix C Notice Mailouts

The bilingual public hearing notice US 62/180 Montana Avenue was mailed to this list of adjacent Adjacent Property Owners Mail List property owners. Property ID Owner 276303 11100 MONTANA LP 277323 TARKHAN AHMED 104451 EL PASO LOS NINOS PARTNERS LLC 352581 AGUILAR LOURDES MARGARITA 185680 BUDDY'S LLC 335102 CHARLES REMA 20900 ALMAGUER ESTELA S 357715 ALTA REGENCY VILLAGE MHP LLC 288211 AMARO ANTONIO

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99259 ARMENDARIZ ALFONSO 143762 ARMENDARIZ ERIKA 203519 ASADI GLORIA T 263516 AUTOZONE INC 14122 MCDONALD JOANNA BARRON ROBERTO & 2 BARTLETT LOUISE A 14318 BIG DIAMOND INC 206662 BISSA INC BM TIERRA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 244527 BUCKINGHAM GEORGE & AVAAVAU T 185680 BUDDY'S LLC 370702 CARDENAS RICARDO CARDON & REAVES 24423 CARRASCO MARIA D CARRILLO MANUEL 83961 CASAS ROSA E 79795 CASTANEDA HECTOR & ELVIRA 355966 RESTORATION COMMUNITY CHURCH CHACON ROY & MAGGIE C 27007 CHAVEZ ALFONSO 55120 CIELO VISTA CHURCH 175445 CIRCLE K STORES 326512 CISNEROS CARLOS S 411976 CITY OF EL PASO 614011 CARL'S JR COLODUROS SUSAN M FATUCH 455890 AFFORDABLE MOBILE HOMES CORMAR TRANSPORTATION & LEASING LLC 383842 SOLANO SONIA 203625 CAPITAL FUNDING 134254 CORRAL JUAN C 69488 CORRAL RODOLFO & YOLANDA 397167 CORRAL VICTOR M & MOCTEZUMA GABRIELA

19932 PARRA FLORENTINO 185221 MORALES JAVIER & CRUZ CLAUDIA 42847 JUAN BARRAZA IRREVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST 43763 DECORT RYAN M 25316 DURAN ELOY A & SARA M 397647 RG INVESTMENT GROUP LLC EAST MONTANA JOINT VENTURE 617873 FAR EAST REAL ESTATE CORPORATION EL PASO FOUR SEASONS BUSINESS PARK LLC 385628 EL PASO HOUSING AUTHORITY 62723 EL PASO HOUSING AUTHORITY US 62/180 Montana Avenue Adjacent Property Owners Mail List

EL PASO NINOS PARTNERS LLC 625264 EP PARS LLC EP PARS LLC 50835 CARMONA ELIZABETH 411608 EPT DOS SANTOS APART LIMIT PARTSHI 221729 EPT DOS SANTOS APART LIMIT PARTSHIP 286877 NUNEZ ARON 119819 EVANS MARTHA C EVERGREEN CEMETERY ASSN 179367 FAROKHNIA MOHAMMED R 393527 FRANCO JOSE L & GLORIA V 400449 CONNER MICHAEL J 24508 RUSSO CONSTRUCITON COMPANY

435152 GARCIA'S WELDING INC 264089 GONZALES EMIL A 90050 GONZALEZ ADAM & LAURA I GONZO INC 133908 GUAJARDO JOSE R 399967 GUERRA EDUARDO H & ROSELIA I DE LARA 135500 GUTIERREZ LUIS 140001 GUTIERREZ LUIS GUZMAN GENARO M HALLARD JOHN T 138856 Z & S PROPERTIES LLC 187463 HARRIS ROBERT M

411728 HERITAGE PROPANE OF NEW MEXICO INC. 316492 HERNANDEZ RALPH HERRERA GILBERT JR & RUTH 21974 GUTIERREZ MARIA T & NAVARRETE GUILLERMO C 365245 FEDERICO VIRGINA M 269412 HOLGUIN JOANN 143998 HOLTON BRENDA E 213467 HRP INTERNATIONAL LLC HUECO INVESTMENTS I LTD 350272 IBARRA RAUL G JR IGIT LTD 22319 ILAF LLC 184633 J & J LANDSCAPING INC JACOBO ANTONIO 281031 JIMENEZ ALONSO C & MARTHA E 316003 JIFISA PROPERTIES LTD 42847 JUAN BARRAZA IRREVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST

385337 KHOSRAVANI GHOLAMREZA 394504 KIM DONG C & ANNIE K LARA NORMA 210196 LEGACY HOLDINGS L L C 201105 LEKAKS TEAX LLC LEWIS ANTONIO F LOPEZ JOSE J & ALFREDO LORNE MONTANA BAM PROPERTIES LLC 602993 LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC LYONS MELVIN A & MARY (TR) 390450 MAB REAL ESTATE L P 518817 PMI TRADING LTD 145078 MARIO HOLDINGS LLC US 62/180 Montana Avenue Adjacent Property Owners Mail List

MARKS EDWARD J 207324 MARTINEZ JAKE JR 336023 MARTINEZ LOU JR & ALYCE 365466 MC CALL ROBERT E MC CRORY JEAN 625263 MC DONALD'S REAL ESTATE COMPANY MEDINA ANGELICA 13799 MEDINA DORA 49306 MEGA U PULL LLC 356150 METCALF 91 INVESTORS LTD MOHR LINDA Y 246916 PALM DESERT EL PASO LLC MON-TEX JOINT VENTURE 26550 MORALES ALVARO & JOSEFINA 351561 MORALES CAROLINA E & CLAUDIA E 199745 KENDRICK RALPH E JR 126072 PICKETT JOSEPH C NEVAREZ YOLANDA DANA PROPERTIES / OASIS RANCH 90051 ODEGARD CLIFFORD J

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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), El Paso District, is proposing improvements to U.S. Highway (US) 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), a project distance of approximately 7.6 miles. This notice advises the public that a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) is available for public review and that TxDOT will be conducting a public hearing on the proposed project. The hearing will be held on: Thursday, August 2, 2018 5:00—6:00 p.m. (open house), 6:00 p.m. (formal presentation) at R.E.L. Washington Elementary School Gymnasium 3505 Lee Trevino Dr., El Paso, TX 79936

Displays will be available for viewing at 5:00 p.m., with the formal hearing starting at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to present the planned improvements to the public and gather input on the proposed project.

The proposed improvements would widen US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) to consist of three controlled-access main lanes in each direction, three frontage road lanes in each direction from Global Reach Drive to Loop 375, and two frontage road lanes in each direction from SL 375 to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road). The project would also include the construction of a shared-use path, bike lane, sidewalks, and landscaping. Two direct connector ramps would be constructed at US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) and Global Reach Drive, and four direct connector ramps would be constructed at the US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) and SL 375. The proposed project would be phased. The proposed project would potentially acquire approximately 141 acres of right-of-way. Approximately four single-family homes, up to 23 businesses, and various other outbuildings and parking areas could potentially be displaced, depending on final design. Information about the TxDOT Relocation Assistance Program, benefits and services for displaced persons, as well as information about the tentative schedules for ROW acquisition and construction can be obtained from the TxDOT district office at the address listed below. Relocation assistance is available for displaced persons and businesses.

The draft EA, maps showing the project location and design, tentative construction schedules, and other information regarding the project are on file and available for inspection Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the TxDOT El Paso District Office, 13301 Gateway Boulevard West, El Paso, TX 79928-5410. This information will also be available for inspection at the hearing. It is anticipated that the air quality consultation partner process will determine the proposed project is of no air quality concern; this process will be completed before a project decision is made.

Verbal and written comments from the public regarding the project are requested and may be presented at the hearing or submitted in person or by mail to the TxDOT El Paso District Office. Comments must be received on or before Friday, August 17, 2018 to be part of the official hearing record. Written comments may be submitted to:

Godwin Ubanyionwu, P.E., Project Manager TxDOT El Paso District 13301 Gateway Blvd. West El Paso, TX 79928-5410 [email protected]

The hearing will be conducted in English and a Spanish translator will be present. Persons interested in attending the hearing who have special communication or accommodation needs are encouraged to contact Jennifer Wright, Public Information Officer, at (915) 790-2110 or by email at [email protected] no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 30, 2018. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate these needs.

If you have any general questions or concerns regarding the proposed project or the hearing, please contact Godwin Ubanyionwu at (915) 790-4359 or [email protected].

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. BORRADOR DE EVALUACIÓN AMBIENTAL DISPONIBLE PARA REVISIÓN PÚBLICA Y AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA US 62/180 (Avenida Montana) Desde la Calle Global Reach hasta FM 659 (Calle Zaragoza Norte) CSJ: 0374-02-097 El Paso County, Texas

El Departamento de Transporte de Texas (TxDOT, por sus siglas en inglés), Distrito de El Paso, propone mejoras a US Highway (US) 62/180 (Avenida Montana) desde la Calle Global Reach hasta FM 659 (Calle Zaragoza Norte), una distancia aproximada de 7.6 millas de proyecto. Este aviso informa al público que un borrador de la Evaluación Ambiental (EA, por sus siglas en inglés) está disponible para revisión pública y que TxDOT llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el proyecto propuesto. La audiencia se llevará a cabo el: Jueves, 2 de agosto de 2018 5: 00-6: 00 p.m. (casa abierta), 6:00 p.m. (presentación formal) R.E.L. Washington Elementary School Gymnasium 3505 Lee Trevino Dr., El Paso, TX 79936

Exhibiciones del proyecto estarán disponibles para su revisión a las 5:00 p.m., y la audiencia formal iniciara a las 6:00 p.m. El propósito de la audiencia es presentar las mejoras planeadas al público y recopilar comentarios sobre el proyecto propuesto.

Las mejoras propuestas ampliarían la US 62/180 (Avenida Montana) para incluir tres carriles principales de acceso controlado en cada dirección, tres carriles laterales en cada dirección desde la Calle Global Reach hasta Loop 375, y dos carriles laterales en cada dirección desde SL 375 hasta FM 659 (Calle Zaragoza Norte). El proyecto también incluiría la construcción de un camino de uso compartido, carril para bicicletas, banquetas y jardinería. Dos rampas de conexión directa se construirían en la intersección de US 62/180 (Avenida Montana) y la Calle Global Reach, y cuatro rampas de conexión directa se construirían en la intersección de US 62/180 (Avenida Montana) y SL 375. El proyecto propuesto se construiría en fases.

El proyecto propuesto podría requerir la adquisición de aproximadamente 141 acres de derecho de vía. Aproximadamente cuatro casas unifamiliares, hasta 23 negocios y varios edificios, y áreas de estacionamiento podrían ser desplazadas, dependiendo del diseño final. Puede obtener información sobre el Programa de Asistencia de Reubicación de TxDOT, beneficios y servicios para personas desplazadas, así como información sobre el calendario tentativo de adquisición de derecho de vía y construcción en la oficina del distrito de TxDOT en la dirección que se detalla a continuación. Asistencia de reubicación está disponible para personas y negocios desplazados.

El borrador de la Evaluación Ambiental, mapas que muestran la ubicación y el diseño del proyecto, los calendarios tentativos de construcción y otra información relacionada con el proyecto están archivados y disponibles para su inspección de lunes a viernes entre las 8:00 a.m. y 5:00 p.m. en la oficina del distrito de El Paso de TxDOT, 13301 Gateway Boulevard West, El Paso, TX 79928-5410. Esta información también estará disponible para su inspección en la audiencia. Se anticipa que el proceso de los socios consultivos de conformidad determinara que el proyecto se encuentra dentro de un área de no consecuencia en la calidad del aire. Este proceso concluirá antes de tomar una decisión sobre el proyecto.

Se solicitan comentarios verbales y escritos del público sobre el proyecto y pueden presentarse en la audiencia o enviarse en persona o por correo a la Oficina de Distrito de TxDOT en El Paso. Los comentarios deben recibirse a más tardar el viernes 17 de agosto de 2018 para ser parte del registro oficial de la audiencia. Los comentarios escritos pueden enviarse a:

Godwin Ubanyionwu, P.E., Project Manager TxDOT El Paso District 13301 Gateway Blvd. West El Paso, TX 79928-5410 [email protected]

La audiencia se llevará a cabo en inglés y un intérprete de español estará presente. Se recomienda a las personas interesadas en asistir a la audiencia que tengan necesidades especiales de comunicación o acomodo que se comuniquen con Jennifer Wright, Oficial de Información Pública, al (915) 790-2110 o por correo electrónico a [email protected] a más tardar las 4:00 p.m. el 30 de julio de 2018. Se harán todos los esfuerzos razonables para satisfacer estas necesidades.

Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud general sobre el proyecto propuesto o la audiencia, comuníquese con Godwin Ubanyionwu al (915) 790-4359 o [email protected].

La revisión ambiental, consultas y otras acciones requeridas por las leyes ambientales federales aplicables para este proyecto, han sido, llevado a cabo por TxDOT, en virtud a 23 U.S.C. 327 y un Memorando de Entendimiento fechado 16 de diciembre del 2014, y ejecutado por la FHWA y el TxDOT.

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APPENDIX D SIGN-IN SHEETS

APPENDIX E TRANSCRIPTS 1

PUBLIC HEARING

MONTANA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

US 62/180

on

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018

R.E.L. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3505 LEE TREVINO BOULEVARD

EL PASO, TEXAS 79936

Reported by Leticia Perez, CSR/RMR/CRR

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 2 of 21 2 1 MR. BIELEK: The time is now 6:00 p.m, and

2 it is time to begin the Public Hearing for the US 62/180

3 or 110 Avenue project.

4 Good evening. My name is Bob Bielek, and

5 I am the District Engineer for the Texas Department of

6 Transportation's El Paso District, and the Public

7 Hearing Officer for tonight's proceedings. TxDOT

8 welcomes you to this Public Hearing for the proposed

9 improvements to U.S. 62/180, also known as Montana

10 Avenue, between Global Reach Drive and FM 659, also

11 known as North Zaragoza Road, in El Paso, Texas.

12 On behalf of TxDOT, thank you all for

13 being here tonight to attend this Public Hearing. We

14 would also like to thank you R.E.L. Washington

15 Elementary School and their staff for allowing us to use

16 their facility for the hearing.

17 I would also like to point out the

18 emergency exits in the back of the room on both sides.

19 You can leave on this side (indicating), and go either

20 left or right to the front or the back door. Restrooms

21 are on either side of this front wall.

22 If you have not already done so, please

23 sign in before you leave this evening. The sign-in

24 sheets allow us to record tonight's participants. We

25 appreciate your attendance and thank you for your

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 3 of 21 3 1 interest in this project.

2 Now, I don't have a list of any elected

3 officials that are here. If there are any, would you

4 please stand up and introduce yourself?

5 Okay. Seeing none.

6 Now I would like to ask the members of the

7 Project Team to please stand. These individuals are

8 here to assist you, and will be available during the

9 recess and after the hearing to answer your particular

10 questions regarding the proposed improvements. If you

11 have not done so already, please take the opportunity at

12 that time to view the exhibits and the environmental

13 documents, and bring forward questions that you may have

14 to the Project Team.

15 TxDOT is conducting this Public Hearing

16 for U.S. 62/180, Montana Avenue project. Please note

17 the that Montana Avenue is a state roadway that is known

18 as U.S. 62/180. However, for purposes of this hearing

19 and to simplify things, we will refer to it as "Montana

20 Avenue" from now on.

21 The Hearing is being held in order to

22 present the proposed improvements, as well as to provide

23 you with an opportunity to review and comment on the

24 project. The Hearing will begin with a presentation on

25 the proposed improvements and the results of the

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 4 of 21 4 1 environmental studies.

2 After the presentation we will take a

3 15-minute break. After the break there will be an

4 opportunity for you to present verbal comments for the

5 official record. Those of you who wish to make verbal

6 comments, please complete a speaker registration card

7 and return it to the sign-in table. When your name is

8 announced, please come to the microphone and state your

9 name and who you represent, if applicable. Each speaker

10 will be limited to a period of three minutes.

11 It is standard protocol at a Public

12 Hearing for us not to answer questions during the formal

13 presentation or the comment period. However, Project

14 Team members will be available to answer Project-related

15 questions during the recess or following the formal

16 verbal comment period.

17 If you would like to make comments but do

18 not wish to make them verbally, you may submit them in

19 written form. There are comment forms available in

20 English and Spanish at the sign-in table. The comments

21 may be placed in the available comment box, emailed or

22 mailed to the address on the form. All written comments

23 must be postmarked or emailed no later than Friday,

24 August 17th, 2018, to be included in the public record.

25 Legal notices for tonight's Public Hearing

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 5 of 21 5 1 were published in English in the El Paso Times and in

2 Spanish in El Diario de El Paso on July 18th, 2018.

3 Invitations to elected officials and notices to adjacent

4 property owners were also mailed on July 16th of 2018.

5 Tonight's Public Hearing will present the

6 proposed project improvements and the environmental

7 investigations that have been completed for the project.

8 Afterwards we will have a 15-minute recess. After the

9 recess the formal public comment period will begin.

10 So let's begin with the presentation. Let

11 me introduce you to Jose Reyes, the project manager with

12 Dannenbaum Engineering, the engineering consultant for

13 this project.

14 MR. REYES: Thank you, Mr. Bielek.

15 Good evening. As Mr. Bob Bielek

16 mentioned, I am with Dannenbaum Engineering. I am the

17 project manager for this project. This map illustrates

18 the location and the limits of the proposed improvements

19 on Montana Avenue from Global Reach Drive to North

20 Zaragoza Road.

21 The project's construction limits extend

22 an approximate quarter mile west of Global Reach to

23 accommodate lane and ramp transitions. The proposed

24 project is in a mixed-use area, with commercial and

25 residential properties south of Montana Avenue, and

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 6 of 21 6 1 large tracts of undeveloped land and commercial and

2 industrial properties north of Montana Avenue. The

3 large tracts of undeveloped land to the north are

4 primarily associated with Fort Bliss property.

5 Currently, Montana Avenue exists as a

6 partially controlled access dividing roadway within a

7 right-of-way with approximately 200 feet. Montana

8 Avenue consists of three main lanes eastbound and

9 westbound from Global Reach to Loop 375. Frontage road

10 exists near Zaragoza Road. Great separations exist at

11 State Loop 375 and North Zaragoza Road.

12 As shown on this slide, Montana Avenue

13 currently consists of three main lanes eastbound and

14 westbound from Global Reach Drive to State Loop 375,

15 then transitions down to two lanes east of State

16 Loop 375. Existing bicycle and pedestrian

17 accommodations in the project area include a bicycle

18 lane and sidewalks on the north and south side of the

19 roadway from Global Reach to State Loop 375.

20 The Montana Avenue Project includes

21 addition of three uninterrupted main lanes eastbound and

22 westbound, from Global Reach Drive to Zaragoza Road.

23 Project also includes three lane funded roads in

24 eastbound and westbound direction from Global Reach to

25 State Loop 375 to two lanes from State Loop 375 to North

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 7 of 21 7 1 Zaragoza Road.

2 Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations

3 would include a 12-foot shared-use path adjacent to the

4 westbound frontage road and a five-foot bicycle lane and

5 five-foot sidewalks along the eastbound frontage road.

6 A new storm drain system would be installed and

7 constructed with nine retention [indiscernible] to

8 capture the runoff.

9 This side -- slide illustrates a typical

10 section where the main lanes would be elevated.

11 This slide illustrates the typical section

12 where the main lane would be depressed and pass under

13 the intersections such as Saul Kleinfeld and State Loop

14 375.

15 This project would also include

16 construction of overpass bridges at all major

17 intersections, including Global Reach Drive, North

18 Lee Trevino Drive, Wooster Lane, George Dieter Drive,

19 Tierra Este Road, Rich Beem Boulevard, and Square Dance

20 Road.

21 Underpass bridge structures would be

22 constructed at Saul Kleinfeld and State Loop 375

23 frontage roads and turnaround lanes.

24 I will be showing you exhibits

25 illustrating the bridge structures and the bridge

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 8 of 21 8 1 intersections. These are the same 3D exhibits that are

2 shown behind the schematic. This slide shows the

3 overpass at Global Reach Drive.

4 Here is illustration of the overpass at

5 George Dieter Drive. And this is an illustration of the

6 underpass at Saul Kleinfeld Drive. This is an

7 illustration of the north overpass at Rich Beem

8 Boulevard. And here is an illustration of the overpass

9 at Square Dance Road.

10 This project would also include

11 construction of six direct connectors, two direct

12 connector ramps at Global Reach Drive and four direct

13 connectors at State Loop 375.

14 This slide here provides he will

15 administration of the two directed -- direct connectors

16 at Global Reach Drive.

17 And here is another view of Global Reach

18 Drive intersection with the two proposed direct

19 connectors.

20 And this slide here provides an

21 illustration of the four direct connectors at State Loop

22 375.

23 The project is proposed to be constructed

24 in two phases. Currently only Phase 1 of the project is

25 funded and could tentatively to begin construction in

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 9 of 21 9 1 the first quarter of 2019. The limits of Phase 1 are

2 from Global Reach Drive to North Zaragoza Road, with the

3 majority of the construction being from Global Reach

4 Drive to Tierra Este Road.

5 The work between Tierra Este and North

6 Zaragoza would consist primarily of pavement marking.

7 The construction estimate Phase 1 is $121.7 million.

8 Here is a map showing the improvements.

9 Under Phase 1 the three main lanes eastbound and

10 westbound will be constructed from Lee Trevino to Tierra

11 Este Road.

12 In addition, three lane frontage roads

13 will be constructed west from Global Reach Drive to

14 Tierra Este, and only in various segments of eastbound

15 directions from Global Reach Drive to Tierra Este,

16 primarily at the intersections.

17 The big structures at Lee Trevino Drive,

18 Wooster Lane, George Dieter Drive, Saul Kleinfeld and

19 State Loop 375 interchanges will be constructed in this

20 phase. Only surface interchange improvements will be

21 constructed at Global Reach Drive interchange.

22 Also, other improvements, such as

23 striping, would be performed from Tierra Este to North

24 Zaragoza Road.

25 Similar to Phase 1, Phase 2 project limits

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 10 of 21 10 1 are from Global Reach Drive to Zaragoza Road, but the

2 majority of the construction in this phase is from

3 Tierra Este to North Zaragoza. The construction then is

4 to be determined. The estimated cost is $248.5 million.

5 Phase 2 is not currently funded.

6 Here is a map illustrating the project

7 limits of Phase 2 improvements. Everything depicted in

8 purple represents the improvements that would be

9 conducted in this phase. The blue items are Phase 1

10 improvements.

11 Phase 2 of the project would construct the

12 gaps in portions of the proposed main lanes and frontage

13 roads not constructed in Phase 1 between Global Reach

14 Drive and State Loop 375. This includes the three main

15 lanes eastbound and westbound that would be constructed

16 from Global Reach to Lee Trevino Drive.

17 Phase 2 will include two main lanes and

18 two lane frontage roads eastbound and westbound, from

19 Tierra Este to North Zaragoza Road.

20 This phase would also include the

21 construction of the bridge structures at Global Reach

22 Drive, Tierra Este Road, Rich Beem Boulevard and Square

23 Dance Road.

24 Lastly, the air connectors will be

25 constructed at Global Reach and at State Loop 375 in

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 11 of 21 11 1 this phase.

2 Next, I'd like to introduce you to Manny

3 Hernandez from TxDOT, who will go over the right-of-way

4 and condition process.

5 MR. HERNANDEZ: Thank you, Jose.

6 Good evening. As Jose mentioned, my name

7 is Manny Hernandez, and I'm a right-of-way agent with

8 the Texas Department of Transportation.

9 It is estimated that approximately 141

10 acres of additional right-of-way will be required for --

11 from 33 separate parcels for the proposed project. The

12 right-of-ways needed for additional travel lanes,

13 interstretch improvements and retainage basis.

14 The existing right-of-way will be expanded

15 by approximately 200 feet, from Global Reach Drive to

16 State Loop 375 and by approximately 50 feet from State

17 Loop 375 to North Zaragoza Road.

18 The majority of this right-of-way would be

19 acquired from Fort Bliss while the remaining would be

20 acquired from the City of El Paso, General Land Office,

21 and private citizens.

22 The proposed project will result in four

23 potential residential and 23 potential commercial

24 displacements, as well as numerous other displacements,

25 such as outbuildings, sheds, parking areas, signs,

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 12 of 21 12 1 et cetera. All of the displacements will not occur

2 until Phase 2 of this project.

3 TxDOT will be responsible for your

4 right-of-way oppositions. Oppositions -- opposition and

5 relocation assistance would be in accordance with the

6 Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Properties

7 Acquisitions Policy Act of 1970, as amended.

8 We have right-of-way personnel attending

9 the Public Hearing to address any questions. They are

10 located to the right.

11 In addition, at the table there are three

12 booklets available for you at the right-of-way table

13 here for you tonight. One is entitled State Purchase of

14 Right-of-Way. Another one is titled Texas Landowner

15 Bill of Rights. And the third booklet is titled

16 Relocation Assistance.

17 If there is a possibility that some of

18 your property may be acquired, that you did not pick up

19 the booklets, you may secure copies at the right-of-way

20 table during a break.

21 Now let me introduce you to Lena

22 Camarillo, the environmental consultant for this

23 project, who will go over the environmental review

24 process.

25 MS. CAMARILLO: Thank you, Manny. My name

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 13 of 21 13 1 is Lena Camarillo, and I'm the environmental task leader

2 with Poznecki-Camarillo, Inc. for this project. The

3 National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, known as

4 NEPA, requires us to identify and describe the problems

5 that need to be addressed. We call these problems The

6 Need.

7 The proposed project is needed because the

8 capacity, or number of lanes, and operational efficiency

9 of Montana Avenue, within the project limits, are

10 inadequate to meet current and future traffic volumes.

11 This results in congestion and reduced mobility in the

12 project area.

13 The solutions to our problems are what we

14 call The Purpose. So The Purpose for this project is to

15 reduce congestion and improve mobility on Montana

16 Avenue.

17 The proposed project was developed in

18 accordance with the rules and regulations in compliance

19 with NEPA. Based on the scope of the project, this

20 project was classified as an environmental assessment.

21 A series of technical reports and an environmental

22 assessment summary document were prepared to assess

23 potential impacts to the natural and human environment.

24 No significant impacts are anticipated to

25 access or travel patterns or community cohesion. Also,

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 14 of 21 14 1 the project is not anticipated to result in

2 disproportionate impacts to minority or low-income

3 populations.

4 The proposed project is located in an area

5 that does not meet the U.S. Environmental Protection

6 Agency standard for particulate matter emissions.

7 However, based on coordination with a group of agencies

8 called The Consultative Partners, which include agencies

9 such as the Federal Highway Administration, Texas

10 Department of Transportation, El Paso Metropolitan

11 Planning Organization, Texas Commission on Environmental

12 Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

13 the project was determined to not be a project of air

14 quality concern on June the 28th, 2018.

15 No significant impacts are anticipated to

16 air quality. A traffic noise analysis was conducted for

17 the project. This analysis showed that there would be

18 noise impacts due to the project. Noise abatement

19 measures were considered, but it was determined that

20 noise barriers would not be feasible or reasonable,

21 based on TxDOT guidelines, which considers barrier cost

22 and the amount of noise impacts could be improved with a

23 barrier. Therefore, noise barriers are not proposed for

24 the project.

25 There are multiple gas stations located

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 15 of 21 15 1 along Montana Avenue, and right-of-way may be needed

2 from some of these facilities.

3 Soil or groundwater testing may be needed

4 to identify potential contamination. Also, any bridges

5 or structures that are proposed to be demolished would

6 be surveyed for asbestos-containing material prior to

7 demolition.

8 The project would also clear existing

9 vegetation for construction of the roadway. However,

10 the majority of the affected vegetation is urban

11 vegetation, which consists of mowed or maintained areas.

12 Studies on biological resources indicated

13 that there would be no impacts to federally listed,

14 threatened or endangered species. However, there would

15 be the potential for impacts to two state-threatened

16 species, the mountain short-horned lizard and Texas

17 horned lizard, as well as two state rare species, the

18 western burrowing owl and Wheeler spurge, which is a

19 plant. Therefore, the project would include best

20 management practices to avoid or minimize impacts to

21 these species.

22 There were no environmental impacts to the

23 remaining resources that were studied, including no

24 impacts to farmlands, cultural resources or water

25 resources.

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 16 of 21 16 1 The environmental analysis of the project

2 indicated there would be no significant direct or

3 indirect environmental effects from the proposed

4 project.

5 I will now pass the presentation back to

6 Mr. Bielek. Thank you.

7 MR. BIELEK: Thank you, Lena.

8 The proposed project plans and

9 environmental reports are available for review tonight.

10 The project plans and documents can also be reviewed at

11 the TxDOT El Paso District office, located at 13301

12 Gateway Boulevard West, in El Paso, Texas, until Friday,

13 August 17th, 2018.

14 This concludes the formal presentation for

15 tonight's Public Hearing. I appreciate your time and

16 attention. If you would like to make a verbal comment

17 tonight and have not registered, please take a moment to

18 do so now.

19 Once again, we will not address your

20 questions while you have the floor during the comment

21 period. This procedure will allow everyone opportunity

22 to speak and is the standard protocol for public

23 hearings.

24 All formal and written comments and

25 questions presented tonight will be addressed in and

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 17 of 21 17 1 made part of a document of the Public Hearing report.

2 Please remember, if you choose to submit

3 your comments later by mail or email, they must be

4 postmarked or emailed no later than Friday, August 17th,

5 2018. All of your statements, comments and questions

6 begin with careful consideration before final design

7 features are determined.

8 We will now take a 15-minute recess.

9 During the recess, please feel free to review the

10 exhibits set up in the room. If you have any questions,

11 ask one of the Project Team members during this time.

12 These individuals will address your questions.

13 And we are in recess at 6:24.

14 (Recess.)

15 MR. BIELEK: Clearly state your name. In

16 the order that they were received, the first speaker is

17 Marty Shaeffer. Marty Shaeffer? The floor is yours.

18 MR. SHAEFFER: My name is Marty Shaeffer.

19 And other than the time in the military, being close to

20 70 years, and -- I can tell you that for the most part,

21 I've seen so many things done to Montana Avenue, I don't

22 know if it's Monday or Friday.

23 I have several concerns. Number one, what

24 is TxDOT going to do when the City of El Paso

25 incorporates all the way out as far as the county line

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 18 of 21 18 1 and starts dumping residential traffic on to Montana?

2 As you know, right now rich Beem is the only street

3 going into a closed residential area, and every morning

4 all those people come out on to Montana Avenue.

5 Secondly, I'd like to know, why is it

6 we're doing the same engineering and making the same old

7 mistakes? Why don't you people make it all the way to

8 the county line? Quit messing around with bits and

9 pieces. Just go to the county line. Because you know

10 the city is going to be here. Sooner or later you're

11 going to have to come back, dig up the lights, dig up

12 the plumbing, and start all over again. So why not just

13 go all the way to the city -- to the county line and be

14 done with it?

15 And my last concern is, what are you guys

16 going to do about these rock trucks running up and down

17 Montana blocking two and three lanes at a time, like

18 they do every morning in front of Walmart -- you'll find

19 them at Justice at the red light, three rock trucks

20 wide, full of rocks. And you know they're not going

21 anyplace.

22 Thank you.

23 (APPLAUSE)

24 MR. BIELEK: Thank you.

25 The next speaker is Robert Sanchez.

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 19 of 21 19 1 MR. SANCHEZ: Okay. My concern is from

2 375 to Tierra Este, on this side of Montana, there's a

3 lot of eateries, Taco Bell, Burger King, and you have

4 trucks and you've got them going about 80 miles an hour.

5 One of them blows a tire or something like that, he's

6 going to blow at one of those restaurants, there's going

7 to be a lot of people hurt. What are you going to do

8 about the foot traffic that traffic? There's a lot of

9 foot traffic. There's a Chevron and [indiscernible].

10 And that's my concern and what I'd like to

11 [indiscernible]. Thank you. Thanks for doing all this.

12 That and that's it.

13 (LAUGHTER)

14 (APPLAUSE)

15 MR. BIELEK: Thank you, Mr. Sanchez.

16 Our third speaker is the last speaker I

17 have, Daniel Gonzalez.

18 MR. GONZALEZ: [Indiscernible] my name is

19 Daniel Gonzalez. I understand El Paso's growing, but

20 you have -- this is another I-10. I mean, why so much

21 landscaping space? To maintain it and how many

22 businesses are guys are going to pull out? I honestly

23 think those landscaping spaces is just too much.

24 I have a business, so technically when I

25 open my door it's going to [indiscernible] the freeway.

Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 Public Hearing 08-02-2018 Page 20 of 21 20 1 I honestly think that it's too much landscaping spaces.

2 It's just dramatically too big in the nighttime. I

3 mean, you haven't finished the west side. I don't know

4 how -- how would it -- how long is it going to take for

5 you guys to finish?

6 And that's the only concern that I have.

7 And also, we were told it was 20 feet. From 20 feet to

8 50 feet. I mean, what is it? 20 or 50 feet? It's

9 going to go in. Because every time we come to these

10 meetings, they're different every single time. That's

11 the only concern I have.

12 (APPLAUSE)

13 MR. BIELEK: Thank you for your comments.

14 I have no other speaker. Would anyone

15 else like to make a comment this evening?

16 Okay. Seeing no one else, please

17 remember, f you choose to submit your comments later by

18 mail, they must be postmarked or emailed no later than

19 Friday, August 17th, 2018.

20 This concludes this evening's Public

21 Hearing. Thank you for attending. The time is now

22 6:45.

23 (Proceedings concluded.)

24

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Rasberry & Associates 201 East Main, Suite 1616, El Paso, Texas 79901 APPENDIX F COMMENTS RECEIVED Appendix F Comment Forms

Appendix F Emails From: Michael Breitinger < > Date: August 14, 2018 at 9:00:24 AM MDT To: Subject: Location of Residences and Business potentially impacted by the Montana Project

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Jennifer, Could TxDot share with Chairman Pickett the location of 25 residential and 5 businesses that could be potentially involved/affected by the Phase II Montana Project. I would appreciate and information/map/photo that maybe responsive.

Thank you,

Michael E. Breitinger Chief of Staff State Representative Joe C. Pickett District 79

1 From: Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 11:05 AM To: Godwin Ubanyionwu Subject: Public Comment re: US 62/180 project

Thanks for doing this project as it is long overdue. My concern is whether you will still maintain the same number of southbound lanes on Global Reach until phase 2 of the project is complete? If you try to reduce the number of southbound lanes on Global Reach where it intersects with US 62/180 I think it will be disastrous and create a huge backlog of traffic. Once you complete phase two it should be fine but I worry about the time between phases 1 and 2, especially if you do not get funding for Phase 2 immediately.

Thanks again and keep up the good work! James Cox

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1 From: Godwin Ubanyionwu Sent: Friday, July 27, 2018 5:50 PM To: Jennifer Wright; Jaime Ramirez Cc: Alan Gonzalez; Godwin Ubanyionwu; Claudia Ortega Subject: RE: 0374-02-097 Attachments: Montana-Lee Trevino Glenn Dr.PNG

Jaime:

Per your request, see attached layout of Montana from Lee Trevino to E. Glenn Dr.

Thanks,

Godwin Ubanyionwu, M.S., P.E. Transportation Engineer Central Design Section – El Paso District 13301 Gateway Blvd. West El Paso, Texas 79928 Phone (915) 790-4359 [email protected]

From: Jennifer Wright Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2018 2:59 PM To: Jaime Ramirez; Godwin Ubanyionwu Subject: RE: 0374-02-097

Hi Mr. Ramirez: I expect Mr. Ubanyionwu or his designee will be able to help you, and will reach out to you. Thank you.

Travel Safely, Jennifer Wright 915-790-4340 915-201-9414

From: Jaime Ramirez Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2018 2:50 PM To: Jennifer Wright; Godwin Ubanyionwu Subject: CSJ: 0374-02-097

Ms. Wright, we have received the DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT for US 62/180 (Montana Avenue). We will not be able to attend the August 2, 2018 public hearing on the proposed project. Please direct me to where I can review the proposed project on line. We own 2.92 acres on Montana Avenue between Lee Trevino and East Glenn and have improved this property with an adult day care center and a bakery.

Sincerely,

Jaime Ramirez

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From: Godwin Ubanyionwu Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 8:49 AM To: Claudia Ortega Subject: FW: TxDOT Public Hearing Attachments: TxDOT - Event Invitation - 07192018.pdf

FYI – See email below

Godwin Ubanyionwu, M.S., P.E. Transportation Engineer Central Design Section – El Paso District 13301 Gateway Blvd. West El Paso, Texas 79928 Phone (915) 790-4359 [email protected]

From: Stiles, Samantha Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 7:23 AM To: Godwin Ubanyionwu Subject: TxDOT Public Hearing

Good morning,

Congressman O’Rourke regrets he is unable to accept the kind invitation to attend the Texas Department of Transportation Public Hearing on the 2nd of August, due to travel commitments. He appreciates the invitation and extends his regrets. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance as we look forward to hearing about future events.

Thank you for your time.

Samantha Stiles | Director of Operations Congressman Beto O’Rourke

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From: Kipp, John M Jr CIV USARMY IMCOM CENTRAL (US) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, August 10, 2018 3:59 PM To: Mimi Horn Cc: Claudia Ortega; Barrera, John F CIV USARMY IMCOM CENTRAL (US); Sanchez, Stephen O CIV USARMY USAG (US); Waychus, Yvette M CIV (US) Subject: Fort Bliss comments on TXDOT Draft EA for Montana Ave. widening

Hello again Mimi,

Attached are DPW‐ED comments on both TXDOT EAs for Montana and Loop 1, combined. Please see which comments are applicable to Montana. Archaeology has been addressed and the big issue is really how to control further spread of African rue. As discussed at the meeting today and being pressed for time, an in‐depth review of the full document could not be accomplished before end of next week. I will be out‐of‐the‐office through next Friday so I wanted to get this to you before I leave.

I have also attached Fort Bliss ecologist comments that were also provided on the Draft EA for Loop 1, and included a map showing infestation of African rue along the Montana expansion area.

1 JB: Please forward Mimi any additional comments that may come in next week.

These are additional comments from Fort Bliss SJA and should be addressed:

Page 7, lines 111 ‐ 112. Fort Bliss is not "donating" 98 acres for this as far as I know. Please ask Angelica how TXDOT is acquiring this acreage from Army. Is it by easement or ROW. If Army is out‐granting the parcel at no cost, it can say that but using the word donate is inappropriate.

Page 16, line 370. "associated with Fort Bliss Property..." What does this mean exactly? If Fort Bliss owns the property being referenced then it needs to say that.

Page 20, line 520. Same comment.

Page 23, lines 646‐649. Just confirm that this is an accurate statement.

Regards,

John Kipp, Ph.D. NEPA Planner

Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division Conservation Branch Building 624, Room 127 624 Pleasonton Road USAG Fort Bliss, TX 79916 Desk: (915) 568‐5162 DSN: 978‐5162 Cell: N/A

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Line 843: comments on the invasive species section The Director of Public Works Environmental Division (DPW-ED) is the proponent for noxious weeds and invasive species management on Fort Bliss and is required by AR 200-1 to conduct mission activities in a manner that precludes the introduction or spread of invasive species. This project will knowing introduce the invasive non-native African rue in to areas on Fort Bliss currently free of invasive plants. Once African rue is established at the proposed retention ponds, it will be near impossible to eradicate due to the large uncontrolled seed source alone the Montana Ave. Constant and costly control measures to include an increase in pesticides would need to be implemented to keep the African rue from spreading to other area on Fort Bliss. Non-concur (CX-Log) with the design to create storm water retention ponds on Fort Bliss property. The pipeline and land north of Montana Avenue is heavily infested with the African rue. African rue is an aggressive, toxic and highly invasive nonnative plant that outcompetes native vegetation. Its seeds and root fragments are readily transported by running water and motor vehicles. The Montana Ave expansion project design will drain rain runoff carrying African rue seeds from infested areas along Montana Ave to the proposed retention ponds on Fort Bliss. The retention ponds and channels to the ponds will become infested with African rue. Maintenance of the channel and retention ponds will spread the African rue farther. The EA does not discuss the African rue infestation along Montana Ave, or how TXDOT will ensure African rue does not spread to the proposed Fort Bliss retention ponds. What has TXDOT done to manage or eradicate African rue in the project area? The TXDOT documents referenced in the EA describing their invasive species management are generic BMPs. They do not address how, or if, TXDOT will implement an effective control and management plan for African rue as part of the action. The EA needs to provide a map showing the current distribution of African rue in and an around the project. It needs to explain how TXDOT will prevent further spread of African rue during and after construction. Much of the African rue is associated with the water pipeline and the utility easement. The African rue populations need to be controlled and eradicated along the new pipeline for any eradication program to be effective along Montana Ave. There needs to be a commitment in the DOPA that states TXDOT will control and eradicate all the African rue and ensure that it does not spread to the retention ponds proposed to be located on Fort Bliss. How they will do this needs to be explained in the DOPA. Line 951: Western Burrowing Owls. Need to elaborate on how the burrows and other nesting sites will be identified and protected during the breading season from Feb 15 to Sep 15. This species uses burrows in mesquite dunes for nesting sites. The MTBA section only discusses nests in trees and other structures. Active burrows can be missed easily by construction crews. Need to explain what specific measures will be taken to avoid taking young owls in the burrows.

TXDOT EA Review for Montana Ave Expansion Friday, August 10, 2018 8:35 AM

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TXDOT Montana 375 Page 1 Appendix F Speaker Registration Cards

APPENDIX G FIGURES

Appendix G Representative Photographs

REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPHS US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) From Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road) CSJ 0374-02-097 Public Hearing, August 2, 2018

Photo 1: Outdoor Welcome Board located along the walkway to the entrance of the Public Hearing, located at R.E.L. Washington Elementary School.

Photo 2: Indoor directional sign leading to the gymnasium entrance.

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Photo 3: Welcome board located at the entrance of the hearing, which includes the FHWA- TxDOT MOU language.

Photo 4: Sign-in Table located at the entrance to the hearing.

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Photo 5: Project Location Map exhibit board.

Photo 6: Purpose and Need exhibit board.

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Photo 7: Public members interacting with the Project Team at the Environmental Station.

Photo 8: Traffic station.

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Photo 9: Public members interacting with the Project Team at the Schematic Station.

Photo 10: Overpass and underpass typical sections and 3D intersection visualization exhibit boards.

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Photo 11: 3D Intersection Visualization exhibit boards.

Photo 12: Project Phasing Station, including exhibit boards showing the proposed improvements for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the project.

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Photo 13: Public member interacting with the Project Team at the 3D Video of the proposed project.

Photo 14: Public member interacting with the Project Team at the ROW Station.

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Photo 15: Comment Table and Commenting Options exhibit board located near the hearing’s exit doors.

Photo 16: Bob Bielek, District Engineer with TxDOT El Paso District, beginning the formal presentation.

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Photo 17: Jose Reyes, Project Manager with Dannenbaum Engineering, describing the proposed project during the formal presentation.

Photo 18: Manny Hernandez, ROW Agent with TxDOT, describing the ROW acquisition process during the formal presentation.

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Photo 19: Lena Camarillo, Environmental Task Lead with Poznecki-Camarillo, Inc., describing the purpose and need and environmental impacts of the proposed project during the formal presentation.

Photo 20: Individual providing verbal testimony during the formal public commenting session.

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Photo 21: Individual providing verbal testimony during the formal public commenting session.

Photo 22: Individual providing verbal testimony during the formal public commenting session.

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Photo 23: Media station interviewing Bob Bielek, District Engineer with TxDOT, at the hearing.

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Appendix G Handouts

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) From Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road) CSJ 0374-02-097 Thursday, August 2, 2018 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (open house), 6:00 p.m. (formal presentation) R.E.L. Washington Elementary School

I. Open House, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

II. Welcome & Introductions

III. Hearing Information, Procedures, and Public Hearing Notice

IV. Project Overview

V. Environmental Overview

VI. Recess, 15 Minutes

VII. Reconvene

VIII. Formal Public Commenting Session

If you wish to offer comments, please sign up to speak using the speaker cards at the front sign-in table. Speakers will be called up in the order their cards were received. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.

IX. Adjournment

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. AGENDA DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) From Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road) CSJ 0374-02-097 Jueves, 2 de agosto de 2018 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (casa abierta), 6:00 p.m. (presentación formal) R.E.L. Washington Elementary School

I. Casa Abierta, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

II. Bienvenida e Introducciones

III. Información, Procedimientos y Aviso de Audiencia Pública

IV. Descripción del Proyecto

V. Descripción Ambiental

VI. Receso, de 15 minutos

VII. Volver a Convocar

VIII. Sesión de Comentarios Públicos Formales

Si desea ofrecer comentarios, por favor regístrese para hablar usando las tarjetas de orador localizadas en la mesa de registro. Los oradores serán llamados en el orden en que se recibieron sus tarjetas. Los comentarios están limitados a 3 minutos por persona.

IX. Aplazamiento

La revisión ambiental, la consulta, y otras acciones requeridas por las leyes ambientales federales aplicables para este proyecto están siendo, o han sido, llevadas a cabo por TxDOT de conformidad con 23 U.S.C. 327 y un memorándum de entendimiento de fecha 16 de diciembre de 2014, y ejecutado por FHWA y TxDOT.

PUBLIC HEARING US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) From Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road) CSJ: 0374-02-097 Thursday, August 2, 2018 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (open house), 6:00 p.m. (formal presentation) R.E.L. Washington Elementary School COMMENT FORM Thank you for attending tonight’s Public Hearing. Please use the space below to submit written comments. Attach additional pages if necessary. Please drop the completed form in the comment box or give to one of the project representatives at the hearing tonight. You may also email comments to [email protected], or mail to the address provided below. All written comments must be postmarked by Friday, August 17, 2018 to be included in the official public hearing record. Thank you for your comments.

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The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

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AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) Desde Global Reach Drive hasta FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road) CSJ: 0374-02-097 Jueves, 2 de agosto de 2018 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (casa abierta), 6:00 p.m. (presentación formal) R.E.L. Escuela Primaria Washington FORMULARIO DE COMENTARIOS Gracias por asistir a la Audiencia Pública de esta noche. Utilice el espacio a continuación para enviar comentarios por escrito, adjunte páginas adicionales si es necesario. Suelte el formulario completo en el cuadro de comentarios o entréguelo a uno de los representantes del proyecto en la audiencia de esta noche. También puede enviar sus comentarios por correo electrónico a [email protected], o enviarlos por correo a la dirección que se proporciona a continuación. Todos los comentarios escritos deben tener el sello postal del viernes 17 de agosto de 2018 para ser incluidos en el registro oficial de la audiencia pública. Gracias por tus comentarios. (UTILIZE LETRA DE MOLDE) COMENTARIOS: ______

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Public Hearing US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) From Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 R.E.L. Washington Elementary School Thursday, August 2, 2018 If you would like to sign-up to receive project updates, please provide your contact information below. Si desea registrarse para recibir actualizaciones del proyecto, por favor proporcione su información de contacto. CITY, STATE, ZIP EMAIL ADDRESS FIRST NAME LAST NAME ADDRESS CIUDAD, ESTADO, DIRECCIÓN DE CORREO NOMBRE APELLIDO DIRECCIÓN CÓDIGO POSTAL ELECTRÓNICO

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

La revisión ambiental, consultas y otras acciones requeridas por las leyes ambientales federales aplicables para este proyecto están siendo o han sido, llevado a cabo por TxDOT - en virtud de 23 USC 327 y un Memorando de Entendimiento fechado el 16 de diciembre del 2014, y ejecutado por la FHWA y el TxDOT SPEAKER REGISTRATION CARD US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) From Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 Public Hearing, August 2, 2018

Instructions: If you wish to offer verbal comments, please complete this card and return it to the front sign-in table.

NAME (print): ______ADDRESS: ______PHONE NUMBER: ______REPRESENTING (optional): ______Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes and called in the order received. Time may not be shared with others. Check each of the following that apply to you: (Per Texas Transportation Code, §201.811(a)(5))  I am employed by TxDOT  I do business with TxDOT  I could benefit monetarily from the project or other items about which I am commenting The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

SPEAKER REGISTRATION CARD US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) From Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 Public Hearing, August 2, 2018

Instructions: If you wish to offer verbal comments, please complete this card and return it to the front sign-in table.

NAME (print): ______ADDRESS: ______PHONE NUMBER: ______REPRESENTING (optional): ______Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes and called in the order received. Time may not be shared with others. Check each of the following that apply to you: (Per Texas Transportation Code, §201.811(a)(5))  I am employed by TxDOT  I do business with TxDOT  I could benefit monetarily from the project or other items about which I am commenting The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT. TARJETA DE REGISTRO PARA HACER COMENTARIOS US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) From Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 Audiencia pública, 2 de agosto de 2018

Instrucciones: Si desea hacer comentarios verbales, favor de llenar esta tarjeta y entregarla en la mesa de registro al frente. NOMBRE (letra de molde): ______DIRECCIÓN: ______TELÉFONO: ______REPRESENTANDO (opcional): ______Cada exponente será limitado a 3 minutos y será llamado en el orden en que fue recibido. El tiempo no podrá ser compartido con otros. Marque cada una de las que apliquen a usted: (De acuerdo con Texas Transportation Code, §201.811(a)(5))  Soy un empleado de TxDOT  Tengo negocios con TxDOT  Podría beneficiarme monetariamente del proyecto o de los comentarios que haga. La revisión ambiental, consultas y otras acciones requeridas por las leyes ambientales federales aplicables para este proyecto están siendo o han sido, llevado a cabo por TxDOT - en virtud de 23 USC 327 y un Memorando de Entendimiento fechado el 16 de diciembre del 2014, y ejecutado por la FHWA y el TxDOT.

TARJETA DE REGISTRO PARA HACER COMENTARIOS US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) From Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 Audiencia pública, 2 de agosto de 2018

Instrucciones: Si desea hacer comentarios verbales, favor de llenar esta tarjeta y entregarla en la mesa de registro al frente. NOMBRE (letra de molde): ______DIRECCIÓN: ______TELÉFONO: ______REPRESENTANDO (opcional): ______Cada exponente será limitado a 3 minutos y será llamado en el orden en que fue recibido. El tiempo no podrá ser compartido con otros. Marque cada una de las que apliquen a usted: (De acuerdo con Texas Transportation Code, §201.811(a)(5))  Soy un empleado de TxDOT  Tengo negocios con TxDOT  Podría beneficiarme monetariamente del proyecto o de los comentarios que haga. La revisión ambiental, consultas y otras acciones requeridas por las leyes ambientales federales aplicables para este proyecto están siendo o han sido, llevado a cabo por TxDOT - en virtud de 23 USC 327 y un Memorando de Entendimiento fechado el 16 de diciembre del 2014, y ejecutado por la FHWA y el TxDOT. Appendix G Exhibits (Display Boards) WELCOME TO THE PUBLIC HEARING

• Please sign in. • View exhibits and interact with project staff until the formal presentation begins. • Sign up at the sign-in table to give verbal comments during the public commenting session, if desired. • Submit verbal or written comments.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried- out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

La revisión ambiental, consultas y otras acciones requeridas por las leyes ambientales federales aplicables para este proyecto están siendo o han sido, llevado a cabo por TxDOT - en virtud de 23 USC 327 y un Memorando de Entendimiento fechado el 16 de diciembre del 2014, y ejecutado por la FHWA y el TxDOT.

Footer Text Date PROJECT LOCATION

Footer Text Date PURPOSE AND NEED • The proposed project is needed because the capacity and operational efficiency of US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) between the intersections with Global Reach Drive and FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road) are inadequate to meet current and future traffic volumes, resulting in congestion and reduced mobility.

• The purpose of the proposed project is to reduce congestion and improve mobility on US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) between the intersections with Global Reach Drive and FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road).

Footer Text Date ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

. ROW and Displacements: The proposed project would . Hazardous Materials: Project would potentially acquire potentially acquire approximately 141 acres of right-of- ROW from 2 Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) facilities. Soil way (ROW). Approximately 4 single-family homes, up to or groundwater testing may be needed within the study 23 businesses, and various other outbuildings and limits. Bridges and structures that would be demolished parking areas could potentially be displaced dependent would be surveyed for asbestos-containing material. on the final design. . Vegetation: Project would impact approximately 109 . Community Impacts: No significant impacts to access acres of warm desert dune vegetation; 18 acres of and travel patterns or community cohesion. The project mixed, arid, sand grassland vegetation; 51 acres of would not result in disproportionate adverse effects to scrub, thornscrub, and shrubland vegetation; 3 acres of minority or low-income populations. agricultural vegetation; and 335 acres of urban vegetation. . Air Quality: Project located within a particulate matter (PM10) non-attainment or maintenance area. Project . Threatened and Endangered Species: No impacts to determined by consultative partners not to be a “project federally-listed threatened or endangered species. Best of air quality concern” on June 28, 2018. No significant Management Practices (BMPs) are required to avoid impacts to air quality are anticipated. impacts to two state threatened species, mountain short- horned lizard and Texas horned lizard, and two state rare . Traffic Noise: The project would result in traffic noise species, western burrowing owl and Wheeler’s spurge. impacts and noise abatement measures were considered. Noise barriers would not be feasible and . Other Resources: No impacts to farmlands, cultural reasonable and, therefore, are not proposed for resources, or water resources. incorporation into the project.

Footer Text Date PROPOSED US 62/180 (MONTANA AVE.) TYPICAL ELEVATED SECTION (TYPICAL SECTION FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE) PROPOSED US 62/180 (MONTANA AVE.) TYPICAL DEPRESSED SECTION (TYPICAL SECTION FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Commenting Options: 1. Give verbal comments during the public commenting session tonight. 2. Fill out a comment card at the comment table. 3. Email comments to: [email protected]. 4. Mail comments to: Godwin Ubanyionwu, P.E., Project Manager, Texas Department of Transportation, 13301 Gateway Boulevard West, El Paso, TX 79928-5410.

Deadline for Comments: Friday, August 17, 2018

Thank you for your attendance!

Footer Text Date Appendix G PowerPoint Presentation

PUBLIC HEARING US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) From Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road) El Paso, El Paso County, Texas CSJ: 0374-02-097

Thursday, August 2, 2018 R.E.L. Washington Elementary School

August 2, 2018 US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 Welcome & Introductions

.Elected Officials

.Project Team Members

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 2 Hearing Information

. Purpose of the Public Hearing: To present the planned improvements to the public and gather input on the proposed project.

. Options for Commenting: 1) Verbal comments for the official record will commence after the presentation. 2) Written comments can be placed in the comment box. 3) Email comments to: [email protected] 4) Mail comments to: Texas Department of Transportation, El Paso District Godwin Ubanyionwu, P.E., Project Manager 13301 Gateway Boulevard West El Paso, Texas 79928-5410

. Deadline for Comments: Postmarked by Friday, August 17, 2018

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 3 Public Hearing Notice

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 4 Agenda

1 Welcome & Introductions

2 Hearing Information, Procedures, and Public Hearing Notice

3 Project Overview 4 Environmental Overview 5 Recess, 15 Minutes 6 Reconvene 7 Formal Public Commenting Session 8 Adjournment

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 5 Project Location

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 6 Existing Conditions

. US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) is a partially controlled-access, divided roadway within a right-of-way width of approximately 200 feet

. Grade separations at US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) and SL 375 and FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road)

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 7 Existing Typical Section

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 8 Description of the Proposed Project

. The Montana Ave. Widening Project is the addition of 3 uninterrupted Main Lanes EB and WB from Global Reach Dr. to Zaragoza Rd. . Frontage roads in EB and WB direction which consist of 3 lanes from Global Reach Dr. to SL 375 and 2 lanes from SL 375 to N. Zaragoza Rd. . Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations would include a 12-foot shared-use path adjacent to the WB frontage road and a 5-foot bicycle lane and 5-foot sidewalks along the EB frontage road. . A new storm drain system would be installed and constructed with nine retention basins to store the run-off.

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 9 Proposed Project- Elevated Typical Section

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 10 Proposed Project- Depressed Typical Section

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 11 Description of the Proposed Project

. Project would also include Construction of overpass bridge structures at all major intersections including :

o Global Reach Drive o N. Lee Trevino Drive o Wooster Lane o George Dieter Drive o Tierra Este Road o Rich Beem Boulevard o and Square Dance Road . Project also includes under pass bridge structures at Saul Kleinfeld Drive and SL 375 Frontage Roads and turn around lanes.

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 12 Proposed Overpass at Global Reach Drive

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 13 Proposed Overpass at George Dieter Drive

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 14 Proposed Underpass at Saul Kleinfeld Drive

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 15 Proposed Overpass at Rich Beem Boulevard

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 16 Proposed Overpass at Square Dance Road

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 17 Description of the Proposed Project

. Direct Connectors

o Construct Two direct connector ramps at Global Reach Drive

o Construct Four direct connector ramps at Montana Avenue and SL 375

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 18 Proposed Direct Connectors at Global Reach Drive

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 19 Proposed Direct Connectors at Global Reach Drive

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 20 Proposed Direct Connectors at SL 375

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 21 Proposed Project – Phase I

MONTANA PHASE 1

Project Limits: from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road)

 Proposed Letting Date: October 2018

 Estimated Cost: $121.7M

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 22 Proposed Project – Phase I

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 23 Proposed Project – Phase 2

MONTANA PHASE 2

 Project Limits: from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road)

 Proposed Letting Date: TBD

 Estimated Cost: $248.5M

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 24 Proposed Project – Phase 2

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 25 ROW Acquisitions

. The project would potentially acquire approximately 141 acres of right-of-way.

. Approximately 4 single-family homes, up to 23 businesses, and various other outbuildings and parking areas could potentially be displaced dependent on the final design.

. ROW information is available at the ROW table tonight.

All ROW acquisitions will follow the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Properties Acquisition Act of 1970, as amended in 1987.

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 26 Purpose and Need of the Proposed Project

. Need – The proposed project is needed because the capacity and operational efficiency of US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) are inadequate to meet current and future traffic volumes, resulting in congestion and reduced mobility.

. Purpose – The purpose of the project is to reduce congestion and improve mobility on US 62/180 (Montana Avenue).

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 27 Social, Economic, Environmental, & Other Anticipated Impacts

. The project was processed as an Environmental . Hazardous Materials – Project would potentially Assessment. acquire ROW from 2 Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) facilities. Soil or groundwater testing may be . Community Impacts – No significant impacts to needed within the study limits. Bridges and access and travel patterns or community structures that would be demolished would be cohesion. The project would not result in surveyed for asbestos-containing material. disproportionate adverse effects to minority or low-income populations. . Vegetation – Project would impacts approximately 109 acres of warm desert dune vegetation; 18 . Air Quality – Project located within a particulate acres of mixed, arid, sand grassland vegetation; 51 matter (PM10) non-attainment or maintenance acres of scrub, thornscrub, and shrubland area. Project determined by consultative vegetation; 3 acres of agricultural vegetation; and partners not to be a “project of air quality 335 acres of urban vegetation. concern” on June 28, 2018. No significant . Threatened and Endangered Species – No impacts impacts to air quality are anticipated. to federally-listed threatened or endangered . Traffic Noise – The project would result in traffic species. Best Management Practices (BMPs) are noise impacts and noise abatement measures required to avoid impacts to two state threatened were considered. Noise barriers would not be species, mountain short-horned lizard and Texas feasible and reasonable and, therefore, are not horned lizard; and two state rare species, western proposed for incorporation into the project. burrowing owl and Wheeler’s spurge. . Other Resources – No impacts to farmlands, cultural resources, or water resources.

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 28 Reviewing Project Information

. Project plans and the environmental documents are available for viewing tonight.

. These documents can also be viewed at: –TxDOT El Paso District Office 13301 Gateway Boulevard West El Paso, Texas 79928-5410

. Documents available until: August 17, 2018

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 29 Recess

15 minutes RECESS . Recess: A 15-minute recess will begin.

. Options for Commenting: 1) Verbal comments for the official record will commence after the presentation. 2) Written comments can be placed in the comment box. 3) Email comments to: [email protected] 4) Mail comments to: Texas Department of Transportation, El Paso District Godwin Ubanyionwu, P.E., Project Manager 13301 Gateway Boulevard West El Paso, Texas 79928-5410

. Deadline for Comments: Postmarked by Friday, August 17, 2018

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 30 Verbal Comments

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Public Comment Session: 3 Minutes

US 62/180 (Montana Avenue) from Global Reach Drive to FM 659 (N. Zaragoza Road), CSJ: 0374-02-097 August 2, 2018 31 Adjournment

Thank you for your attendance!

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